Archive for March 19th, 2012

The 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO), the only ensemble of its kind in the country dedicated to the unique American genre of symphonic jazz - music that blends the American language of jazz with European orchestral traditions - held a special free educational family concert last year which featured the premiere of "Dark Wood: Duke Bass Concerto for McBride," a commissioned piece by Grammy [...]

Was it the pizza? When the kids took their votes in last Wednesday evening at the "Ask 2 Know" City Council Candidates Forum,the results were flavorful. "The students in Ms. Gilbert-Rolfe's classes voted in a straw poll and chose Clarke, O'Leary, Sahli-Wells, and Weissman. They want to emphasize that they heard from each candidate only briefly and STRONGLY recommend that voters attend a forum, do [...]

Dear Editor,
As a former Civil Service Commissioner, I never thought of the income or benefits that came with it. I just wanted to do my duty to my City.
So, I'm pleased that Andy Weissman led the effort to reduce the benefits our City Councilmembers receive for their service to the City. When we volunteer our services to our City, financial gain should not be a part of the equation. I know [...]

Definiens, a Los Angeles based chamber music ensemble, will present a concert of chamber music from the 20th and 21st century on Tuesday, March 20th at 8pm at the Ivy Substation (9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City, 90232). This program will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon’s piano trio Pale Yellow and Fiery Red, French composer Albert Roussel’s work Duo for bassoon and [...]

Meghan Sahli-Wells was recently honored with endorsements from the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, 47th Assembly District Democratic Club, the Sierra Club, and Culver City Employees Association, and as well as the support of the Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors.
These respected groups join a slate of prominent endorsers that already includes U.S. [...]

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